"The dog does not forget where it buried ..." - Xhosa Proverb

“The dog does not forget where it buried its bone.”

- Xhosawisdom

Meaning

People always remember where their treasures and interests lie.

Xhosa homestead dogs are keen guardians of their caches. The proverb observes that self-interest has an excellent memory.

Origin

Xhosa

Language

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